BTP / construction sector
Representation of construction companies posting workers to France
Loi Macron and Directive 96/71/EC strictly regulate the posting of workers in construction. We help you meet every requirement and avoid penalties — from the first mission to ongoing project support.
Your obligations in France
What must a construction company posting workers comply with?
The BTP sector in France is subject to particularly strict rules. Every worker on a construction site must hold a BTP card, and the company — a contact representative for the French authorities. Missing these documents = risk of construction halt and fines up to €4,000 per employee.
- Posting declaration (SIPSI) before the start of every mission
- BTP worker ID card (Carte BTP) issued by UCF-CIBTP
- Translation of employment contracts and regulations into French
- Pay compliant with the sector minimum (Convention collective du BTP)
- Document archiving up to 18 months after the end of posting
- Designation of a representative in France (Loi Macron)
Our role
What we actually do for your construction company
Full handling of formalities between your office in Poland and the French construction site.
- We file and archive every SIPSI declaration for each mission
- We order and manage BTP cards for your workers
- We translate HR documents (PL/FR) and prepare them for inspections
- We represent the company before DREETS, the Labour Inspectorate and UCF-CIBTP
- 24/7 support during inspection visits on construction sites
- Advice on minimum wages and collective agreements
SIPSI
BTP card
Inspections
Translations
FAQ — BTP sector
Frequently asked questions from construction companies
Yes. The BTP card is mandatory for all workers performing construction work in France, including those posted from the EU. Applications are made via UCF-CIBTP, the cost is currently €10.80 per card. No card = €2,000 fine.
The declaration is valid for the duration of a specific mission. For a new mission with the same client or elsewhere — a new declaration. A collective declaration over 6 months is also possible if workers continuously come to the same site.
The employer remains fully responsible. But the representative in France is the first point of contact — they speak to inspectors, provide documents and negotiate. The French client (donneur d'ordre) has its own duty of vigilance, which we also handle.
Yes, according to the collective agreement (Convention collective du BTP), which is higher than the French SMIC. Rates vary by region and classification category. We keep current tables and help with calculations.
A construction project in France? Don't wait for the first inspection.
Contact us — we'll prepare an offer tailored to the number of workers and travel frequency.